Nursing Leadership and Health Policy Masters

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership/Health Policy

Tuition

Credits for graduation

Time to Complete

$1,095 /credit

42 semester hours

2 years

Program Description

The MS in Nursing Leadership/Health Policy prepares nurses to assume leadership roles in an increasingly demanding healthcare field. The program teaches students health policy development, advocacy, research, implementation, and evaluation. Graduates of the MS in Nursing Leadership/Health Policy are prepared to work in hospitals, legislative agencies, healthcare companies, and other health-related organizations.

Program Objectives

You will learn current policy issues impacting nursing and health care, how policy is made, and how to lead and influence the development of health policy through effective advocacy in the political process.

Curriculum

Coursework includes:

Gaining Experience

The required mentorship allows you to apply classroom learning in a professional setting where you will develop your skills, learn from professionals working in the field, and build your professional network. Recent placements include Partners HealthCare, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Faulkner Hospital, and Joslin Diabetes Center. Recent graduates are working at Boston Children’s Hospital, Arbour Health Systems, and the Boston Medical Center.